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CX56 SWU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,522 mi
Last recorded99,522 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,522 miles

underbody corrosion

previous repairs covered in sealer

suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2024 93,786 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,951 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X2 mounts corroded off but system is still well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X3 places corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner panel corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,908 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X3 places corroded not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 84,288 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Jun 2021 84,285 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,136 miles

both front jacking points corroded

rear leaf spring mounting brakets corroded rear brake back plates corroded

vehicle been standing corrosion all over brake and suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,070 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,398 miles

both rear brake pack plates rusting

both side rear leaf spring mounting brakets rusting

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,752 miles

both rear front leaf spring mouting brackets corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 78,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,742 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes stiff

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,030 miles

near side rear brake stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,143 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,938 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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CX56 SWU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 89,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX56 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX56 SWU registered?

CX56 SWU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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